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Nano-conference update 2: Early registration deadline for Technology Roadmap for Productive Nanosystems

The early registration deadline of September 17 is fast approaching for the premier conference on molecular nanotechnology, held this year on October 9-10 in the DC area.

September 1, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology conference update 1: Keynote roster for 2007 Nano App summit announced

The Nano-Network and NanoBusiness Alliance, today announced the keynote lineup for the 2007 Nano App Summit, to be held October 22-25, 2007 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio.

September 1, 2007 Read more

Novel 3-D cell culture model shows selective tumour uptake of nanoparticles

A nanoparticle drug delivery system designed for brain tumour therapy has shown promising tumour cell selectivity in a novel cell culture model.

August 31, 2007 Read more

Longer is better for nanotube optical properties

If you want to exploit the ability of single-walled carbon nanotubes to absorb, fluoresce and scatter light, take the advice of a sandlot quarterback and 'go long.'

August 31, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology to fight E. coli

Single-walled carbon nanotubes can kill bacteria like the common pathogen E. coli by severely damaging their cell walls.

August 30, 2007 Read more

Nanoscience, Nanotechnology & Corrosion symposium

Top scientists and researchers in the fields of materials science and corrosion are turning to nanoscience/nanotechnology in a continuous effort to be more clear and precise in explaining natural phenomena at the macromolecular level.

August 30, 2007 Read more

Photonic quantum technologies could be only light years away

Photonic quantum information science could soon move out of the laboratory and be used in future technologies like quantum computers.

August 30, 2007 Read more

There's gold In them thar exhausts

A new technique for growing nanoparticles which could have extraordinary implications in electronics, medicine, the measurement of atmospheric air and the cleansing of car exhausts.

August 30, 2007 Read more

Nanofluids not so super-cool after all

MIT researchers knock down theory about nanofluids.

August 29, 2007 Read more

Nanomagnets could replace semiconductors

Just as compact discs all but wiped out vinyl records, semiconductors could be on their way out, too.

August 29, 2007 Read more

India announces plans for its first nanotechnology park

Already the home for India's leading software and biotech firms, Bangalore is now aiming to attract businesses in another emerging area: nanotechnology.

August 29, 2007 Read more

EPA, industry score low on toxics test

In news that is not boding well for the future of nanomaterial safety testing, Environmental Science & Technology today reports that the chemical industry fails to deliver on its promise to identify chemical hazards.

August 29, 2007 Read more

Fighting the micro-nanosystems manufacturing challenges workshop

Despite its significant market expectations for a vast area of applications, many microsystems (MST, MEMS) still face key manufacturing challenges in guaranteeing stability, robustness and associated reliability within the target working environment.

August 29, 2007 Read more

Energy nanotechnology conference

The final program for the 2nd Energy Nanotechnology International Conference is available.

August 29, 2007 Read more

YouTube for scientists launched

A website being dubbed the YouTube for scientists has been launched, raising new hopes of bringing science closer to the people. The initiative has three high-profile backers: the Public Library of Science; the US' National Science Foundation and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.

August 29, 2007 Read more

Molecules line up to make the tiniest of wires

An innovative technique for producing very small, conductive nano-wires on silicon chips. The technique can produce wires that are 5,000 times longer than they are wide and meet the need for connecting ever-smaller electronic components.

August 28, 2007 Read more